As a result of a thousand million years of evolution, the universe is becoming conscious of itself, able to understand something of its past history and its possible future.-- Sir Julian Sorell Huxley FRS

"O Cross of Christ, all-holy, thrice-blessed, and life-giving, instrument of the mystical rites of Zion, the holy Altar for the service of our Great Archpriest, the blessing - the weapon - the strength of priests, our pride, our consolation, the light in our hearts, our mind, and our steps"Met. Meletios of Nikopolis & Preveza, from his ordination.

In my wife’s freshmen year of high school her best friend shot and killed both his parents, then went to school and shot several students, killing many of them.

+ May the Lord have mercy on both of these young men (and all others in similar situations)… including all those affected by their actions

^ Columbine? May all those who perished Rest in Peace. May all those who survived receive continuous strength from the Lord.Amen!

No. I think Seraphim is referring to Kip Kinkel and his murderous rampage in Springfield, Oregon, in May of 1998:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kipland_Kinkel (Any further discussion of this will have to go off forum or to another board.)

Now back to the topic: Lord have mercy on and grant forgiveness to this boy, and may the memory of his victims be eternal.